Jill -- you can get back on plan, I know it! Good job knowing what you had to do and DOING it! Traveling is hard, hang in there!

Good morning, Bluesers!

I am so sorry to report a gain for this week...and, I've already used my 2 freebies. Like Jill, I'm also officially a mess diet-wise. My men...Hubby and Dad...have been giving me issues lately and I've turned to the food. I wish I could find my "switch" that would enable me to get control over my emotions and stressors and not let them control me. A friend has recommended I delve into Bob's book, so I'm pulling it out again today and will work my way through it. I set-up my crockpot last night with my steelcut oats, so I'm starting off on the right foot today. Hubby has agreed to start walking with me again this evening. We may have our issues sometimes, but he's so great about exercising with me.

I'm struggling, but I've not given up.

Hi everyone. I'm swamped at work today, but wanted to pop in quick. I must be feeling a bit better...I am actually looking forward to going to the gym tonight. YIPPPEEEEE! It is MY time to focus on ME!

I'll try to catch up later.

Jill, just remember the blood sugar issues. It's not an option for you anymore, this is scary diabetic stuff. You've got to get back on your path to good health.

Good news I've discovered is that when I have been eating well for 2-3 weeks, that any variance makes me totally ill. I got some icecream with the dd's once and paid for it later that nite. Last nite I had some cheesecake from our after movie excursion, and that killed me overnite. I'm getting the message finally! It's like the book I'm reading right now, "Secrets of a Former Fat Girl" who had her turnaround when she caught herself in the mirror while puking up into the toilet her half gallon of mint chocolate chip. Good book, btw.

Originally Posted by GirlyGirlSebas:
I'm struggling, but I've not given up.

It's the not giving up part that counts in the long run! So you keep working it!

Originally Posted by sportmom:
Jill, just remember the blood sugar issues. It's not an option for you anymore, this is scary diabetic stuff. You've got to get back on your path to good health.

Fortunately, it hasn't had much of an effect on my glucose levels. I'm still in the same range I've been. My splurges have been mostly low-carb (popcorn being the exception, but still didn't affect my bgl, thankfully), so not bad on the sugar, just bad on the diet :devil:

Rhonda, steel cut oats is a great start to the day--we all know you can keep it up!

Just to add to the diet whirlwind I've been in lately, I got up late this morning and didn't pack a lunch as I took care of the puppies and ran out the door. I'm thinking maybe Chipotle for a burrito bol (no tortilla) of chicken, salsa, lettuce, beans, and cheese, maybe some guacamole for good fats. Maybe I can even get away with just eating half of it and saving the other half for tomorrow's lunch. It's much easier to stay on plan when I actually HAVE a plan!

Not that I feel like eating lunch at all--my stomach hurts. I blame the sugar alcohols from yesterday's Atkins bars.

Popcorn must have been in the air this weekend. I have had the munchies for days now and on Saturday night we took DS to the movies to see Kung Fu Panda and I had some popcorn. I haven't had popcorn since August of 2007. Luckily, They didn't put much butter on it, and My DH had eaten about 4 inches down in the bag so I got very little butter, my only saving grace.

I did though get back on the elliptical last night and start Week 6 (again) of the C25K. I really thought I was going to struggle since I hadn't run in about a week or so, but it went well. I really felt good doing it ... That should tell me something Huh! I have the munchies again today, I recognize that some of it is bordom, but can't seem to stop myself. Luckily, I don't have any cash on me (other than 6 pennies), and only have my food I planned for the day here, so when I run out, I run out and have to deal with it. I plan on working out when I get home, so hopefully that will help keep me from the pantry.

I have discovered a weakness. I love the Fat Free Fig Newton Snack Packs. I just can't stop eating them if I have them. Well, I finished off what I had yesterday and I will NOT buy them again. I have no will-power against them.

Congrats to those of you that have been struggling for the last few days/weeks;) for taking control back. I am slowly getting mine back.

Originally Posted by krjpy:
Popcorn must have been in the air this weekend. I have had the munchies for days now and on Saturday night we took DS to the movies to see Kung Fu Panda and I had some popcorn. I haven't had popcorn since August of 2007.

heh, I used to work in a movie theater. Since then (probably quit there in 2002), I've never had popcorn, with the exception of white cheddar since that's a bit different. When I told Jeff I felt like popcorn, he looked at me like I had 6 heads :dizzy:

This weekend I popped some popcorn on my stovetop in a bit of canola oil. Boy is popcorn tasty when made that way, I never really liked microwave or movie popcorn! It also makes the house smell yummy.

I'm not much of a popcorn fan :( In fact we rarely get it at the theater (poor DH). He loves it. We have those microvable ones at home low cal version so if he gets the urge for pop corn he just pops those.

Originally Posted by tkglenn:
pinto-you said you watched the hulk, I didn't know you came to my house. My husbands nickname used to be the hulk, in a way he looks like him too. lol.

:rofl:

horrible stomach/intestinal thing here. posted a small loss. had big plans for day as DH took kids to ILs. Nothing getting done. Just popping in as I make some tea. gah.

Originally Posted by momof4girls:
and BOOM a sea gull crapped in my FREAKIN EYE!! It was soooooooooooooooo nasty! It got in my eye, my face and all over my hand.

Oh, that's rough! Ick.

Congrats on your graduation, Chellez!!!

Originally Posted by amouse:
Im so happy ... bye 270 i hope i never see you again

WTG - CONGRATS!! Kiss those 270's good riddance!

Originally Posted by Doragone:
What a strange and wonderful day!!!

I'll say! You get the best Father's day gift!!

Originally Posted by jillybean720:
Traveling later this week will mean eating out more, but it will also mean not having food around constantly to tempt me--no food in my desk, no food in my hotel room, just 3 meals and some 100-calorie packs of almonds as snacks in between when needed.

It is so hard to be OP when you are out of your regular routine. We live and learn.

Originally Posted by suitejudyblueeyes:
This weekend I popped some popcorn on my stovetop in a bit of canola oil. Boy is popcorn tasty when made that way, I never really liked microwave or movie popcorn! It also makes the house smell yummy.

I don't have a microwave, and have always hated the smell of it when someone makes it at work. We always do air popped at home, but I also love oil popped!!

We traveled away this weekend to my parents house and I also indulged a bit. Had some yummy sweet potato pie and fab bbq ribs. Didn't gain anything per the scale this weekend, but also didn't lose hardly anything for the week either.

I'm busy at work this morning, but will try to bbl...

sorry you're sick, anna.

scattergories
 

YOUR NAME: Linda
4 LETTER WORD: love
BOY NAME : Leon
GIRL NAME: Lousia
OCCUPATION: laboratory assistant
A COLOR: lilac
SOMETHING YOU WEAR: leotard
SOMETHING YOU DRINK: lemonade
FOOD: lemon fingers
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: lotion
A PLACE: Little Rock
REASON FOR BEING LATE: lost

SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: Lalapalooza!
A CAR: lamborghini

A FLOWER: lillies of the valley
VACATION SPOT: Lake Michigan

Originally Posted by Nori71:
sorry you're sick, anna.

What? No hug smilie?

:(you know what - I thought about pushing the "go advance" button so I could so a smiley and then got beeped...so sorry...here's your hug!!:hug:

Originally Posted by onthetee:
What? No hug smilie?

:hug::hug::hug:

Did it help?:D Seriously, hope you feel better quickly.

Anna, :hug: drink plenty of water

Plurk's under maintenance apparently :( withdrawal here!!

Hi gang, just checking in.

Anna - :hug: feel better soon.

I'm a bit under the weather today too. Camping didn't go so well - it frosted 1 night and was just too flippin cold the other - ended up sleeping in the car, ouch!

Hope everyone else is doing well, or at least better than me!

Yeah, i thought it was jsut me that plurk wasn't working for. i had x's all over the place...

Originally Posted by pintobean:
Jennifer, :kickbutt: get back on track!!! There is that better?

Thanks!! I needed that! :D

Originally Posted by Tyler Durden:
Get your butt in GEAR young lady! There will be NO EXCUSES this week. You will GET IT DONE! :cheer3:

Thanks!! No excuses!! I will do it!!!

Originally Posted by suitejudyblueeyes:
Jennifer - Sounds like you have the right idea - just put the bad choices behind you, move forward. You can't change the past but you can take charge of your future! I hope to see you back here later reporting an OP day!

by the way, we're promoting you effective 7/1,

Thanks for the support! WAY TO GO ON THE PROMOTION!!!!! You totally deserve it!

Dora-Congrats on the new car!!! It's beautiful!

Rhonda and Jill-I'm right there with you! Lets get back OP together!! :hug:

Originally Posted by onthetee:
horrible stomach/intestinal thing here. posted a small loss. had big plans for day as DH took kids to ILs. Nothing getting done. Just popping in as I make some tea. gah.

Sorry you are sick Anna. Feel better soon! :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug: :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

;)

My a-ha for today: My perfectionist tendencies are sabotaging my weight loss efforts. I'm falling into the all-or-nothing mentality. "I must eat Southbeach approved foods only, count my calories, drink my water, and exercise for one strenuous hour daily." When I look at all I require of myself each day and I look at how much I have left to lose, I get overwhelmed and do nothing. Every day, I just can't seem to drag up the energy to tackle the mountain. So, why must I tackle the whole mountain at once? Why not just tackle one thing at a time?

For today, I'll focus on eating Southbeach foods only. I'll require nothing else of myself today. If I work out...good. If I don't....that's okay. I'm not tracking calories and I hate water! I'll just try a little bit harder to make changes each day.

Rhonda, in the book I'm reading that I referenced earlier, she only started with exercise. Went to the track and walked one lap. Then a few weeks later, ran it. Then added on up to 4 laps, etc. Only after that seemed really easy and doable did she tackle her food. She lost 4 sizes just from exercising every day and keeping her food the same as it had been. Not saying that's the way YOU have to do it, but to say, you are right on. There's no rule saying you must make a clean break. In fact, I think even Bob Greene, and Bob Blue say the same thing. Congrats for figuring out what was overwhelming you!

Originally Posted by Nori71:
:(you know what - I thought about pushing the "go advance" button so I could so a smiley and then got beeped...so sorry...here's your hug!!:hug:

All right.

Originally Posted by sportmom:
Jill, just remember the blood sugar issues. It's not an option for you anymore, this is scary diabetic stuff. You've got to get back on your path to good health.

Good news I've discovered is that when I have been eating well for 2-3 weeks, that any variance makes me totally ill. I got some icecream with the dd's once and paid for it later that nite. Last nite I had some cheesecake from our after movie excursion, and that killed me overnite. I'm getting the message finally! It's like the book I'm reading right now, "Secrets of a Former Fat Girl" who had her turnaround when she caught herself in the mirror while puking up into the toilet her half gallon of mint chocolate chip. Good book, btw.

Fran, is this the book you're talking about?
Secrets of a former fat girl : how to lose two, four (or more!) dress sizes-- and find yourself along the way - by Lisa Delaney

thank you for the love, Jennifer

ran into an old friend and said i look great!!! i am feeling great. I don't wanna sound conceited but I feel good and I think I'm looking better and better everyday. I can't wait to use my bikini!!!

Originally Posted by tkglenn:
ran into an old friend and said i look great!!! i am feeling great. I don't wanna sound conceited but I feel good and I think I'm looking better and better everyday. I can't wait to use my bikini!!!

Nothing wrong with knowing you look good!!! I remember that feeling when I got down to 172 about 10 years ago and I got too comfortable and quit trying and then slowly over 10 years packed it all back on.:mad: I now know that this will NEVER end!! Getting to goal isn't an "end".

Originally Posted by trailgroomer:
YOUR NAME: Linda
4 LETTER WORD: love
BOY NAME : Leon
GIRL NAME: Lousia
OCCUPATION: laboratory assistant
A COLOR: lilac
SOMETHING YOU WEAR: leotard
SOMETHING YOU DRINK: lemonade
FOOD: lemon fingers
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: lotion
A PLACE: Little Rock
REASON FOR BEING LATE: lost

SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: Lalapalooza!
A CAR: lamborghini

A FLOWER: lillies of the valley
VACATION SPOT: Lake Michigan

Is there a game thread you meant to post this on? Or did you mean it for is here? I wasn't sure!

I was wondering the same thing.

Hi everyone.

Not much to report. I had a very active weekend, played tennis and rode my bike. I did eat some very rich food though, but not enough to go over my calorie allowance. There is a leaving party for a friend tonight, which will mean I will probably go over my calories; tomorrow is poker night so it will probably be bad tomorrow also! Wednesday I will have to work my arse off at the gym!

I need TOM to be here already. Such a backache and cramps. Not normal for me. At all.

Anna - I hope you feel better soon and I'm sorry you're feeling so crappy on the day you were going to get so much done.

Nori - I hope you feel better soon too!

Tkglenn - You sound so happy about the weight loss and how good you're looking! You deserve these results from all your hard work.

Rhonda - WTG on your "Aha!" moment. I'm a fellow perfectionist and I often get caught up in the same mentality as you. It's a struggle to keep taking one step at a time without worrying about doing every single thing perfectly at once.

As for me, I'm feeling quiet and kind of bleh today. I indulged in wheat twice yesterday (a hamburger bun and an english muffin) and I'm suffering for it today. Stupid bread and stupid wheat sensitivity.

I did go for a walk to the park with the kiddos today and I'm planning on running to DS's soccer game tonight which should make for a nice 4K run. I had a smoothie for a nice big afternoon snack so it should hold me over until after the game.

Yes, Pinto, that's the book! I'm on the last chapter. Which county library did you end up going to? I know the libraries carry it.

tkglenn--Good for you!

Rhonda--Good for you too!!!

I did get to the gym (yea!) and it was great! My knee is sore and I am hoping it will go away, I really don't want to deal w/ going to see the ortho too! It's about that time for another injection, but I would like to wait a little while longer!!!!

K, I need to make dinner...have a great night!

guess wrong place
 

guess it was the wrong place to post it

Sorry no personals. I did read and catch up but after four days away I'm not even going to try.

I just got home this afternoon from my mom's. She picked up the kids on Thursday and I went down Friday. We ended up staying an extra day and I can't wait to crawl into MY bed tonight.

Diet wise I was doing well. Friday and Saturday were both on plan. Breakfast Sunday was good. Then I had a baby shower to go to where there was only a small veggie tray so I decided to give in and eat. I was really hoping for a meat and cheese tray. I had fruit pizza, some yummy grape salad, a piece of cake that really wasn't that great and some fresh fruit. I planned on a low carb dinner but then everyone else decided they just wanted grilled cheese and ramen noodles so I ate that. :( Back on plan this morning and I am not going to beat myself up over it. I did drink a TON of water though. :)

Exercise was chasing the kids at the playground in between rain showers and a two mile walk. More than I expected to be honest. I'm going to rest for the remainder of the evening and get back on board the exercise wagon in the morning.

linda - it just wasn't prefaced by anything/explanation so i assumed you were thinking you were posting a reply over on the game threads! and i couldn't invest the time on it! i'm so lazy! (actually i'm at work!)